The Shelter On-Call Advocate will provide advocacy, support and crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence in a shelter setting and over the phone; promote a Shelter environment based on respect and nonviolence; support social justice efforts that positively impact women and children.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Responsible for telephone crisis support, screenings for shelter, advocacy, information and referrals to crisis line callers.
• Provides crisis intervention, counseling support, advocacy and milieu support to shelter residents.
• Maintains case files, records and time sheets.
• Assists with the overall physical appearance and cleanliness of the shelter.
• Participates in On-Call Staff meetings and in supervision with Shelter Program Director on an as-needed basis.
• Assures SPAN Shelter and Resource Center of 24/7 coverage, rotating day shifts, overnights, weekends and holidays.
• Works in conjunction with the Shelter staff and other SPAN programs.
• Adheres to SPAN policies and procedures; supports an environment based in respect, the utilization of ethical communication and adherence to the organization’s non-negotiables.
• Other duties as assigned by the Shelter Program Director or Executive Director.

COMPENSATION:

• $19.00 Hourly. No Benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent life/work experience required.
• At least six months of counseling & crisis intervention experience (paid or unpaid); Residential experience helpful.
• Experience & knowledge of social justice issues, particularly battering, violence against survivors of domestic violence & their children, and of racial, class and sexual orientation issues.
• Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Time requirement varies – flexibility is appreciated.

To Apply: Send resumé and cover letter to hr@safehousealliance.org or Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence, 835

North Street, Boulder, CO 80304.

• Resumé review begins immediately.
• No calls, please.

This and other positions are also posted here:  https://www.safehousealliance.org/about-span/employment-opportunities/